Eureka Volleyball Sweeps Lindbergh 3-0 in District Quarterfinal

Eureka's girls volleyball team swept Lindbergh 3-0 in the Class 5 District 2 quarterfinals Wednesday, Oct. 21, winning 25-17, 25-18 and 25-16.

The No. 2-seeded Wildcats won each set by at least seven points over the seventh-seeded Flyers. Eureka improved to 27-8 after the quarterfinal, while Lindbergh finished at 16-11.

The victory extended Eureka's winning streak over Lindbergh to eight straight matches, according to Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) records. The Flyers haven't beaten the Wildcats since Oct. 15, 2019.

Head coach Jodie Fowler’s squad entered the district semifinal with a 77.1% winning percentage, including an 11-2 record in neutral-site and tournament play. The Wildcats also held a 9-4 home record and a 7-2 road record.

Eureka's roster features six seniors: setter Quinn Burns, middle hitters Amanda Heine and Hannah Garrett, outside hitter Caroline Tenholder, defensive specialist Reese Rogers and Maya VanDyke, according to MaxPreps.

The Wildcats face No. 3 seed Westminster Christian Academy in the district semifinal Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. in Kirkwood.